After dropping points for the first time this season, here’s what Mokwena said
Despite experiencing their first setback of the DStv Premiership season with a 0-0 draw against Cape Town City on Christmas Eve, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena remains optimistic about his team’s future performance.
In the face of a demanding first half of the campaign, Mokwena commends his squad’s efforts and emphasizes that the draw is merely a brief interruption in their ongoing process.
Dropped Points and Unwavering Confidence: Sundowns’ draw against Cape Town City put an end to their 100% winning record in the league this season. However, Mokwena is quick to highlight that this result does not dampen the team’s determination to win every game.
Instead, he views the draw as a temporary pause in their relentless pursuit of success.
Mokwena’s Perspective: “No, we want to win, and we play to win, and we want to win every single game. That’s the process. This game is just a pause in that process. Just pause a little bit, and then we will continue.”
Intense Schedule and Remarkable Resilience: The article sheds light on the challenging circumstances faced by Mokwena’s team, having played their 29th competitive game since August, with two more matches scheduled by the end of the next weekend.
Despite the taxing schedule and the number of injuries, Mokwena expresses immense pride in his squad’s resilience.
Mokwena on the Team’s Challenges: “To travel the way we are traveling, to play the number of games, the number of injuries, people say it’s excuses, but it’s not excuses, it’s fact, you know.”
Praise for the Players: Mokwena takes the opportunity to laud his players, emphasizing the credit they deserve for their exceptional performances under challenging circumstances. He challenges skeptics by asserting that very few teams would achieve similar results given the obstacles Sundowns has overcome.
Mokwena’s Appreciation for the Players: “I would like to see how many teams would get the results that we’ve gotten with the circumstances that we’ve had to overcome. How many teams? Very, very few would be able to do that. And so that’s why I say that group of players deserves a lot more credit than they get—an incredible group of players, and I can’t stop singing their praises.”
The article concludes by highlighting Mokwena’s unwavering confidence in Sundowns’ ability to bounce back to their best form. As the team navigates a demanding schedule, Mokwena’s words serve as a rallying call for supporters and a testament to the resilience and exceptional efforts of the Sundowns squad.
